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Voykit pocket guide · Ireland
Enniscorthy
Inis Córthaidh
Give Enniscorthy one night, or a half-day stop on the Dublin–Wexford train: the castle, the 1798 centre and Vinegar Hill fill a morning.
Enniscorthy is a Slaney-side market town of about 12,000 people in County Wexford, and the place where the 1798 rebellion made its last stand on Vinegar Hill. The castle, cathedral, Market Square and the 1798 centre sit within about 15 minutes on foot of each other; Vinegar Hill is a separate 2 km walk east of town. It works as one night between Dublin and Wexford, or as a stop on the Rosslare train. Two nights only if you add Ferns, Wells House or a Blackstairs walk.
- Country
- Ireland
- Local name
- Inis Córthaidh
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (short days, many sights on weekend-only hours)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including pubs and taxis.
- Daily spend
- Budget €55–85 excl. bed (2026 estimate) · Mid €85–140 excl. bed (2026 estimate) · High €140+ excl. bed (2026 estimate) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.
- Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard 112 · Alternative emergency number 999
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type G three-pin, like the UK; European and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.; Pub: Not expected when ordering at the bar.; Taxi: Round up.; Tour guide or driver: €5–10 per person for a day tour.; Hotel porter: €1–2 per bag.
- Water
- Tap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.
- Toilets
- Free in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €3–4.50 (2026 estimate) |
| Pub lunch or soup and sandwich | €10–16 (2026 estimate) |
| Main course in a mid-range restaurant | €16–26 (2026 estimate) |
| Pint of stout or lager | €5.50–6.50 (2026 estimate) |
| Castle or 1798 centre adult ticket | €10 (conc €8, child €6) |
| Wells House adult ticket | €17 (child €9, conc €13) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DUB · Dublin Airport
- Expressway 2/X2 or Wexford Bus 740 run hourly to Enniscorthy, about 2 h 40 min
Typical fares
- Train Dublin Connolly → Enniscorthy
- about 2 h 15 min, five trains a day (check the fare)
- Bus Dublin Airport → Enniscorthy
- about 2 h 40 min, hourly (check the fare)
- Enniscorthy → Ferns, Wexford Bus 740
- about 10 min, hourly (check)
Get around
The town centre is walkable: castle, cathedral, Market Square and the 1798 centre are all within about 15 minutes on foot. Vinegar Hill is a 2 km walk east of town. For Ferns, take the hourly Wexford Bus 740 (about 10 min). Taxis: TK Kabs and Imran's.The town centre is walkable: castle, cathedral, Market Square and the 1798 centre are all within about 15 minutes on foot. Vinegar Hill is a 1.2 mi walk east of town. For Ferns, take the hourly Wexford Bus 740 (about 10 min). Taxis: TK Kabs and Imran's.
See and do
Known for
- Vinegar Hill and the 1798 rebellion
- Enniscorthy Castle and the County Wexford Folk Museum
- St Aidan's Cathedral by Pugin
- The Strawberry Fair in late June
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ferns village and castle | Wexford Bus 740, about 10 min, then walk | About 30 min |
| Wexford town | Train or Wexford Bus 740 | Check current timetable |
| Wells House and Gardens | Car; journey time check | Check |
| Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs | Car to Nine Stones or Ballycrystal; journey time check | Check |
| Rosslare and the ferries | Train to Rosslare Europort; check timetable | Check |
Sleep
- Templeshannon (east bank)
- Between the bus and train stations; Treacy's Hotel and the Waterfront pool are here, 5 min walk to the bridge.
- The Promenade and town centre
- Riverside Park Hotel and most pubs and restaurants; everything walkable.
- Monart and Wilton (out of town)
- Spa and country-house stays 3–6 km out; you need a car or a taxi.Spa and country-house stays 1.9–3.7 mi out; you need a car or a taxi.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Dia duitjeea gwit |
| Thank you | Go raibh maith agatguh rev mah agut |
| Please | Le do thoilleh duh hull |
| Cheers | Sláinteslawn-cha |
| Where is the toilet? | Cá bhfuil an leithreas?kaw will un leh-russ |
| How much is it? | Cé mhéad é?kay vade ay |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names quickly; avoid: Over-formality; it reads as coldness
- Conversation: Banter, weather and sport; self-deprecating humour; avoid: Opening with Northern Ireland, religion or the Famine
- Pubs: Buy your round; chat at the bar; avoid: Leaving a round without buying one
- Identity: Say Ireland, or the Republic when you need to distinguish; avoid: 'Southern Ireland' and calling it British
- Driving: Lift a finger from the wheel to thank drivers who pull in for you; avoid: Stopping on narrow bends for photos
Scams and watch-outs
- Check the National 1798 Rebellion Centre's current opening days, especially for winter visits.
- Ferns Castle ruins are listed as open May–Sep, 10AM–5PM; confirm before travelling.
- Wells House is listed as open weekends, March–October, 1–4PM; confirm current dates.
- Some 1798 centre displays may be difficult to read; check available interpretation options.
- Weekend hotel bars can be busy; ask about room location if noise matters.
Use normal town precautions. Take care on riverbank paths after rain and around traffic on the approach roads; emergency services: 112 or 999.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Enniscorthy yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Vinegar Hill and the 1798 rebellion
- Enniscorthy Castle and the County Wexford Folk Museum
- St Aidan's Cathedral by Pugin
- The Strawberry Fair in late June
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Irish Rail: www.irishrail.ie/
- Enniscorthy Castle: enniscorthycastle.ie/
- National 1798 Rebellion Centre: 1798centre.ie/
- St Aidan's Cathedral: www.staidanscathedral.ie/
- Wells House and Gardens: wellshouse.ie/
- Heritage Ireland — Ferns Castle: heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/ferns-castle/
- Wikivoyage: Enniscorthy, revision 5324524 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5324524
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
EnniscorthyInis Córthaidh
Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoil
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Enniscorthy: the US embassy and most others are in Dublin; the UK embassy is in Dublin too.
English is spoken everywhere; Irish is used on signs and in schools.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/enniscorthy). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.